Drewana, Inc. obtained significant influence over Sterling Corporation by buying 25% of Sterling 50,000 outstanding shares of common stock at a total cost of $7 per share on January 1, 2019. On June 16 Sterling declared and paid a cash dividend of $40,000. On December 31, Sterling reported net income of $90,000 for the year.
Instructions
Prepare all the necessary journal entries for 2019 for Drewana, Inc.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit |
Jan 1, 2019 | Investment in Sterling Corp. Stock | 87,500 | |
Cash | 87,500 | ||
(50,000 x 25% x $7) | |||
June 16 | Cash | 10,000 | |
Investment in Sterling Corp. Stock | 10,000 | ||
($40,000 x 25%) | |||
Dec 31 | Investment in Sterling Corp. Stock | 22,500 | |
Revenue from Investment | 22,500 | ||
($90,000 x 25%) | |||
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